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The first stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Stages is Trust vs. Mistrust. This happens in infancy to about 18 months. This stage is where they form relationships with their caregivers and develop trust for people as well as reliability. They learn that if they have a need, it will be met by their caregiver or loved one. They could also form mistrust which protects them.

"If trust predominates, as it should, children develop hope: the belief they can fulfill their needs and obtain their desires." (Martorell 150)

An example of this would be when I was a child and would cry because I was hungry or I needed my diaper changed. My mom would then take care of my needs by feeding me or changing my diaper.

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Erikson's second stage happens in early childhood 1-3 years old. The stage is Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt. During Erickson's second stage it starts becoming easier for a child to make their needs or wishes understood which leads to being more independent. For example not crying to be fed, but communicating easier that that is what you need, or that you need to go to the bathroom. Adult's set limits and shame and doubt is learned during this stage.

"Erickson's second stage is psychosocial development, in which children achieve a balance between self-determination and control by others" (Martorell 156)

An example of this would be when I needed to go to the bathroom and I was being potty trained. I was able to be more independent in learning to use the bathroom by myself.

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Erikson's third stage happens from age 3 to 6 years old. The stage is Initiative vs. Guilt. Initiative vs Guilt is dealing with conflicting feelings. While the child is getting older they tend to want to make up games and plan activities. They want to learn. Asking questions is a big part of this stage as well.  But they also develop guilt if they do not meet the norm.

"This conflict marks a split between two parts of the personality: the part that remains a child, and the part that is becoming an adult. (Martorell 210)

An example of this third stage would be when I was younger and would play with friends, making up the rules of games as we go.

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Erikson's Fourth stage takes place from ages 6 years to puberty. This stage involves growth and learning to grow. Social interactions and the acceptance of our work is important to self-esteem, or feelings of being inferior. This is built by successfully completing tasks and assignments. When we experience failure we feel inferiority.

"Erickson's fourth crisis of psychosocial development, in which children learn the productive skills their culture requires or else face feelings of inferiority." (Martorell 275)

An example of this would be working hard to achieve goals. And if I were to not achieve my goal I would feel inferiority.

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Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Confusion 

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Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Confusion 

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Erikson's fifth stage happens in puberty to adulthood. This stage is the understanding of one's self, goals, values, morals, beliefs. This is our identity and how we can cope with the constant challenges of our adult life.

"The effort to make sense of the self is part of a healthy process that builds on the achievements of earlier stages." (Martorell 336)

An example of this would be when I was in High School and my friends wanted to drink at a party, but I decided not to because I knew I had to drive home and I didn't want to ruin my future.

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Erikson's 6th stage happens in young adulthood. During this stage, you are searching to make connections and intimacies with other people to fulfill your needs. One could also display isolation or self-absorption.

"Thus said Erikson, women develop identity through intimacy, not before it." (Martorell 337)

An example of this would be to get into an intimate relationship and make connections with friends and lovers.

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Erikson's 7th stage happens in middle adulthood. This happens when you decide if you are going to continue to have an impact on the people around you, and mentor and guide the younger generations.

"Mature adult is concerned with establishing and guiding the next generation or else feels personal impoverishment." (Martorell 13)

An example of this would be me leaving a business for my children to continue to grow as well as mentoring and coaching youth.

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Erikson's 8th stage happens in late adulthood. This is when the adult accepts death and one's life. If they do not accept this they will have feelings of despair and unfullfilment.

"Elderly person achieves acceptance of own life, allowing acceptance of death, or else despairs over inability to relive life." ( Martorell 11)

An example of this would be when I am older I accept the fact that I will die and have lived my life. If i did not accept this I would have feelings of despair.